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What are some cover crop termination guidelines in southern Minnesota?

A key part of adding a cereal rye cover crop to a corn and soybean rotation is termination timing. The cover crop is there to benefit your soil and your cash crop, so weighing the benefit of soil building, moisture management, weed control, and nutrient management are important for determining when to terminate the cover crop.

In the videos linked below, Pat Duncanson and Andy Linder share their perspectives on when to terminate cereal rye and give some guidelines for effective termination to ensure a successful corn or soybean crop.

Pat Duncanson, Highland Family Farms

Hear Pat’s guidelines for cereal rye termination in southern Minnesota.

Andy Linder, Linder Family Farms

Hear Andy’s guidelines for cereal rye termination in southern Minnesota. Learn about the easiest rule of thumb for when to spray, and thoughts on terminating cover crops in conventional corn and soybeans.